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Published on: August 27, 2026
Which of the following crosses correctly justifies the test cross?
A
Ww x ww
B
ww
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
(c) In a test cross, an organism exhibiting a dominant phenotype whose genotype needs to be determined is crossed with a homozygous recessive organism. Both crosses in options (a) (Ww 
ww) and (b) (WW 
ww) involve crossing a dominant phenotype (either homozygous or heterozygous) with a homozygous recessive partner, thus fitting the description of a test cross.
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